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Divorce cases in Illinois involve deciding who gets what. One such challenge is deciding who gets to keep the family dog. Pets may be highly valued by both parties, so during a divorce, it may be quite difficult to determine who gets custody of the dog. It is...
When you file for divorce in Illinois, you might feel like you deserve a bigger share of assets. If your spouse committed a huge mistake that ended your marriage, why should you have to split your assets with them? Unfortunately, most divorces require an even...
Illinois couples who are entering into divorce are likely wondering what's going to happen to the retirement account. The reality is that it depends on the type of retirement account that you have and the rules that apply to divorce in your state. In most places, your...
In Illinois, people who want to end their marriages can make the process easier by taking steps to financially prepare. Taking certain actions before filing a divorce petition might help to save time, money and headaches. Gathering the right documents When people want...
Some Illinois parents might consider preventing their ex-spouse from seeing the children if they are not paying their child support in a timeline manner. Often, this is due to desperation as the funds are needed to meet the child’s needs. However, this is not a good...
The Illinois child support system is specifically designed to help provide children with the financial assistance they need to thrive. While child support is a necessary part of ensuring the well-being of all children, the system does have its flaws. Sometimes, courts...
When some Illinois parents decide to end their relationship, they will need to consider the options for child custody and support. In many cases, mothers, due to many legal and cultural factors, end up being the primary caretaker for their children. However, there is...
When you first tied the knot in Illinois, you probably didn't think much about what would happen in the event that you would get divorced later. Now, since you're faced with the thought of divorce, you likely have many questions. When you're a small business owner in...
When you're preparing for divorce, it's important to be aware that the process could be especially complicated if there is substantial money involved. In a high-asset divorce, it is common for one spouse to be more financially prepared for the dissolution of the...
Filing for divorce later in life is a different process for Illinois adults over the age of 50 because of the assets required or prenups that may not have been filed. Grey divorces and often involve baby boomers. The financial implications can have long-term effects...
